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Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2010, 3:30 am
Replies: 10
Views: 19,034
Posted By ian1976

Re: Moving furniture to the US

We filled a 20' container for sole use for our move from the UK to San Francisco. It ended up costing a bit less than it would've cost to buy everything new. But it's surprisingly difficult to get...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2010, 1:09 am
Replies: 49
Views: 3,904
Posted By ian1976

Re: Oz or USA

Actually it is the non-working spouse that gives me the biggest tax break. I get only $1000 tax credit for the kid (last time I checked).

Ok, from what you say it sounds like you were...
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2010, 1:16 am
Replies: 49
Views: 3,904
Posted By ian1976

Re: Oz or USA

What kind of lifestyle are you expecting that you think you are struggling?? Our house-hold income is probably similar to yours and we have a kid. We are able to live a comfortable life in San...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 4th 2010, 5:51 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,425
Posted By ian1976

Re: Depressing Rent

Up until a few months ago we paid $2700/month for a 3.5 bed 2 bath house with garage in San Francisco. We were going to move to save some money but the landlord reduced our rent to $2200/month so we...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2010, 11:32 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,113
Posted By ian1976

Re: if you had the choice.!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in IT and have done some PM work but am more of a techie these days. I do know a bit about the PM market and Sr. PMs here in NorCal can comfortably make around US $150-200k. From my knowledge of...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2010, 8:49 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,113
Posted By ian1976

Re: if you had the choice.!!!!!!!!!!!!

We considered going back to Australia which is where I grew up. But there was simply no way I would get anywhere near the pay I get in the USA. Also tax exemptions are very generous here in the USA...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2010, 4:50 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,009
Posted By ian1976

Re: New Baby

Got my daughter's British birth certificate today..and they've done the Birthday wrong!! have to send it back to them...Grrrrrr!

Edit: Just spoke to them and they will just send me a new...
Forum: USA
Jan 19th 2010, 11:10 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,009
Posted By ian1976

Re: New Baby

I think if you're British by birth it isn't necessary, but I think it can be handy to have a UK birth certificate for various reasons later in life: lost passport, visa applications, etc.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2010, 6:30 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,713
Posted By ian1976

Re: Anyone following the new healthcare debaucal I have a question

I think this is just the first step. They actually need to get something through. Provisions such as capping premiums, removing lifetime maximums and forcing insurance companies to cover people...
Forum: USA
Jan 18th 2010, 4:46 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,009
Posted By ian1976

Re: New Baby

Thanks for the info. That explains that then. Glad I went ahead and got it done regardless of my reservations about the fees!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 18th 2010, 4:27 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 9,282
Posted By ian1976

Re: How safe is your neighbourhood,location!

IMO having a gun in a situation where others are armed just means you are more likely to get shot!
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2010, 10:35 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,009
Posted By ian1976

Re: New Baby

Yep, it's almost $300 once you add up registration, one copy and postage!!

I think you need more documentation once the kid is over 3 months old, that's why I did it so soon after birth.
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2010, 6:05 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,009
Posted By ian1976

Re: New Baby

I have just done this to register the birth of my daughter born a couple of months ago. Here is the info I used:
...
Forum: USA
Nov 30th 2009, 11:55 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,824
Posted By ian1976

Re: Any IT contractors on the board?

I did pretty much the same as you - contracting software professional in the UK and moved to the USA.

To be honest I didn't consider contracting for long when I realized that you couldn't get on...
Forum: USA
Nov 27th 2009, 1:45 am
Replies: 41
Views: 11,713
Posted By ian1976

Re: Container costs to SF from UK

We shipped a 20' container with Robinsons Intl. and the service included export wrap in the UK and unwrap and assembly of furniture at the other end in San Francisco. The cost was GBP 4,000. ...
Forum: USA
Jan 16th 2009, 12:11 am
Replies: 100
Views: 6,541
Posted By ian1976

Re: Denied NHS

I think there's more to this story than we are hearing about:



Clearly NHS thinks he is not a citizen. But isn't it his wife having treatment?? Can we believe anything in this article?
Forum: USA
Jan 16th 2009, 12:01 am
Replies: 100
Views: 6,541
Posted By ian1976

Re: Denied NHS

I don't understand this article, at first it says:



Then later in the article they say:



So which is true? Should be pretty easy to verify.
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2009, 9:53 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 6,541
Posted By ian1976

Re: Denied NHS

Has anyone actually had to prove their residence in the UK when registering for a GP? I never did - in fact I don't think you even need an NI number, so I'm not sure how they even check...
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2008, 6:04 pm
Replies: 233
Views: 11,771
Posted By ian1976

Re: Every one posts the negs, what the up's...

We have a better standard of living here on one income than we had on two in the UK - and we live in one of the most expensive parts of the country!

For us this is a big deal as when we have kids...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 30th 2008, 3:27 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,277
Posted By ian1976

Re: Did anyone not get their USC before coming home?

You are supposed to be filling in tax returns for Uncle Sam as a US expat. But in reality, most US citizens who are abroad for more than a few years don't generally bother. I had to do the previous...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 1st 2008, 6:31 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 8,928
Posted By ian1976

Re: McCain / Palin

I'm a Democrat fortunately. I think if I was a conservative I would be very angry with the selection of Palin as VP, but then I guess most true conservatives are no fans of George W Bush either.
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2008, 9:25 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 27,382
Posted By ian1976

Re: I'm so tired of living in 'Home of the slave'

For the employee anyway...the employer not so much!
Forum: USA
Aug 15th 2008, 6:10 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 27,382
Posted By ian1976

Re: I'm so tired of living in 'Home of the slave'

As with most things in the USA, the market for your skill set dictates your benefits.

I'm also in California and I'm lucky enough to get 25 PTO days per year. Sick days come out of these too,...
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2008, 11:33 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 47,316
Posted By ian1976

Re: Living in California

I have friends in LA and OC and have spent quite a bit of time down there over the years. I have to say that I definitely feel like I'm in the car and on the freeway most of the time when there! I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 25th 2008, 11:36 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,364
Posted By ian1976

Re: How Much Do You Spend on Groceries Each Week?

Ok, now thanks to Poppy Girl I am 100% sure that California has no sales tax on groceries. :p
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